Emma

Lovely. *goes to check out the thing*

Well, I think speculating about romance is not helpful to anyone and builds up more false expectations. I think it is important, as is often reiterated, to ‘write what you know.”
This doesn’t mean, obviously, to write a story exactly like yours, or that you can only write about experiences you have felt. However, I do think you should write a…[Read more]

Ah yes that’s such a pretty word, Jada.

Write a journal entry from the perspective of a character.
Pinterest research.
Pick a random prompt.

dunno bro.

Write a journal entry from the perspective of a character.
Pinterest research.
Pick a random prompt.

Yes. Pinterest is incredibly helpful for writing.

off the top of my head, words I’m currently quite fond of.

lilting
effervescent
pariah
cacophony
melancholy
scintilla
murmur. because it sounds like one.

and I use ‘tangible’ way too much.

*has no idea either and therefore quietly stalks topic*

The only Henty books I’ve read are In Freedom’s Cause and Treasure of the Incas. How do those compare with the repetition/character flatness of his other works, in you all’s opinions?

Everything they said pretty much. I haven’t been here long, but I already love it.

welcome human *whispers* join usss

Morally perfect characters don’t leave room for any character arcs, and when character driven stories are my favorite kind, that presents an issue.

I think flawed characters who still strive to better themselves are ideal.

I’ve read books from the perspective of very cynical characters, and they were interesting and sometimes relatable; but…[Read more]

@Hannah. Huzzah fellow kid-book fan. 😉 What are some of your favorites?

As to the subject of Redwall, I’ve accumulated quite a few of them due to garage sales and book swaps. And I’ve got to admit, I’ve never finished a single one, though I mean to eventually. Hannah , your description of them sounds quite favorable, and they have been…[Read more]